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'Live! From My Living Room!': Running Down the Do-It-Yourself Talk Shows
17 July 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | From Movieline | See recent Movieline news
The old saying is that anyone can get a talk show (e.g. Bonnie Hunt, Magic Johnson) but with the advent of internet broadcasting, a celebrity no longer needs the faith of a network or daytime syndication to host a chat show. Even with Twitter displacing most types of long-form personal expression, there's still a market for simplistic celebrity-on-celebrity internet interviews. Sure, Paul McCartney isn't going to play a concert from the roof of Andy Dick's duplex but there are worse ways to pass the hours at your data entry job.
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Michael Jackson 'bulimic' claims
16 July 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
Michael Jackson reportedly gorged on family-size buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken before making himself sick. The pop legend - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last month - allegedly suffered from eating disorder bulimia for years. He would regularly eat large amounts of junk food before making himself ill just moments later. Talking about Michael's memorial service, in which basketball legend Magic Johnson recalled a time when the 'Thriller' singer ordered a whole bucket of KFC to himself, a family friend told the Chicago Sun Times newspaper: "Michael was bulimic. It hit me when Magic Johnson was talking about Michael sitting on the floor with him eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. Everyone thought that was a great thing
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Michael Jackson Bulemic Claims Family Friend
16 July 2009 8:03 PM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Michael Jackson reportedly gorged on family-size buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken before making himself sick.
The pop legend - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last month - allegedly suffered from eating disorder bulimia for years. He would regularly eat large amounts of junk food before making himself ill just moments later.
Talking about Michael's memorial service, in which basketball legend Magic Johnson recalled a time when the 'Thriller' singer ordered a whole bucket of KFC to himself, a family friend told the Chicago Sun Times newspaper: "Michael was bulimic. It hit me when Magic Johnson was talking about Michael sitting on the floor with him eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. Everyone thought that was a great thing at the memorial service, and it was. Only thing, what Magic - and everyone else - didn't realise was that Michael then would have gone and thrown up all of that.
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The Real Michael Jackson Memorial: His Music
8 July 2009 9:16 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
A good listen to Jackson's songs can tell more about him than any speech, in Bigger Than the Sound.
Michael Jackson's <I>Bad</I>
Photo: Sony Music
It was quite a spectacle, wasn't it? Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial was — to borrow a phrase from a million lazy headline writers — "Fit for a King," full of tears and testimonials and triple-octave tributes, a once-in-a-generation event that was watched by the entire world (or something like one-sixth of it, anyway). For more than two hours, if there was any other event happening on the planet, you didn't know about it — which is about as fitting of a farewell you can give to the man who taught the world how to moonwalk. You will remember where you were when it happened, just like you'll remember where you where when you heard the news that Jackson had died.
But no matter how
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Pic Post! The Michael Jackson Memorial Service
8 July 2009 5:26 AM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news
Given the messy spectacle that was Michael Jackson's life, one could easily imagine his memorial service, held yesterday at La's Staples Center, would be a three ring circus. What was surprising was how very subdued and touching it was at times. Some highlights included brother Jermaine's performance of his brother's favorite song, "Smile," Usher's performance of "Gone Too Soon" (the song Mj wrote in tribute to Ryan White), Brooke Shield's tearful eulogy, and perhaps most touching of all: When Jackson's daughter Paris-Michael took the microphone....
"I just wanted to say ... ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him — so much."
Of course, the ceremony and its eclectic collection of mourners did offer a dose of the surreal. What other event could bring the likes of John Mayer, Mickey Rooney, Chris Brown, Corey Feldman,
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Kim Kardashian Tweets About Paris' Tribute to Michael Jackson
7 July 2009 8:53 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Witnessing Paris Michael Katherine Jackson's touching tribute to late father Michael Jackson during a memorial service held Tuesday morning, July 7 at L.A.'s Staples Center, Kim Kardashian wasted no time to tweet about it. The reality TV star wrote on her Twitter account, "I was shaking & crying & what Paris did was sooo soooo brave!"
Kim then continued, "I spoke at my dad's funeral & it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Michael's children were so brave brave 2 stand there on stage & speak to the world about their father." Kim, furthermore, tweeted that she, mother Kris Jenner, and sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian "all cried & laughed & remembered" while they were attending the service.
Later on, Kim shared to Us Weekly, "It's just really important to be here to support the Jackson family. My family and I have known them for years, so it's really special to be here for them.
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Pics, Michael Jackson's 25,000 U.S. Dollars Casket Arriving at Staples Center
7 July 2009 8:38 PM, PDT | From Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news
A gold plated casket that carried the body of Michael Jackson was photographed arriving at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, July 7. It was brought by a black car which was followed by some other cars.
The memorial service for the King of Pop was scheduled to be held at the venue at 10:00 A.M. Outside the building, there were lots of bouquets of flowers and the 50-year-old singer's pictures. Additionally, there was a big board which was full of condolences from his fans. Jackson's longtime friend and adviser, Rev. Jesse Jackson, was also seen coming to the Staples Center.
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest. As it has been reported before, he would be buried in a "$25,000, solid bronze, 14-karat gold plated, and custom casket". About the memorial service, Aeg Live, the organizer of the event, gave 17,500 free tickets for randomly
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Video: Paris' Tearful Goodbye to Late Father Michael Jackson
7 July 2009 8:20 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson, paid her last tribute to late father, delivering a tearful goodbye speech on-stage during the public memorial service for the singer held at L.A.'s Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7. Keeping her tribute short, the little girl tried to fight back tears and said, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. I just want to say I love him so much."
Unable to avoid crying on stage, 11-year-old Paris turned to Janet Jackson, who was quick to embrace her. A moment later, Janet and some other family members led Paris off the stage. Paris' touching tribute was the first public statement made by any of Michael's children since the King of Pop passed away on June 25.
Michael's sons, Prince Michael Jackson Jr. and Prince Michael Jackson II, were also seen attending
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Video: Michael Jackson's Staples Center Memorial
7 July 2009 4:30 PM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
Watch as Michael Jackson’s loved ones and friends mourn his passing at the Staples Center service earlier today. Michael’s family, including his parents, brothers and sisters, and three young children take the stage to say farewell, culminating in a moving goodbye speech by his daughter Paris, in this video. Also seen, notable friends including Queen Latifah, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer and Brooke Shields also pay their last respects to the King of Pop in his touching goodbye service. In the video, the family and friends also join together to take the stage for a moving rendition of Jackson hit "We Are the World."
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Stars, Family, Fans Unite to Celebrate Michael Jackson
7 July 2009 2:25 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
The occasion was sad, but the day was marked with a true celebration. Roughly 19,500 people—not all of them ticket holders—packed Los Angeles' Staples Center to share in a star-studded musical and spoken-word tribute to Michael Jackson, who died suddenly June 25 at age 50, pretty much shocking the world in the process. Speakers from Magic Johnson to Brooke Shields to Smokey Robinson were in top form, telling stories brimming with humor, adoration and historical significance as they reminisced about Jackson the artist, Jackson the inspiration and Jackson the friend. But it was Jackson's daughter, Paris, speaking out for the first time ever about her dad, who may have stolen the show from...
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Jackson's Daughter Paris Honors Father At Public Memorial
7 July 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | From x17online.com | See recent x17online news
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - The life of Michael Jackson was celebrated with a two-hour long public memorial on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Jackson's body was driven to Staples Center following a private funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in a procession that included several black Range Rovers and Roll Royces and a police escort. Inside Staples Center, mourners including Smokey Robinson, Jennifer Hudson, Brooke Shields, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and John Mayer paid tribute to the King of Pop. Jackson's children were seated in the front row. Jackson's daughter Paris clung tightly to Katherine Jackson throughout the ceremony before speaking. "Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine and I just want to say that I love him so much," Paris said before breaking down in tears. The question of where Jackson will be buried has reportedly not yet been determined. Click Here To See The
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Family, Friends & Fans Remember Michael Jackson
7 July 2009 1:15 PM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
Fans, friends, family, celebrities and media crews gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning to pay homage to the King of Pop as the world watched. Smokey Robinson preceded the ceremony by reading condolence letters from Jackson's longtime friends Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela, who were not in attendance. The service began with a choir singing "Soon and Very Soon" as Michael Jackson's casket was carried out by his brothers who were all wearing a single glove, a trademark look of Michael's who was often referred to as "The Gloved One." The music icon's children (Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, “Prince” Michael, 12, and Prince Michael II, 7) sat on the front row by their grandmother Katherine Jackson. Family friend Pastor Lucious Smith took the stage to offer some kind and comforting words to the congregation. Mariah Carey then performed her cover of The Jackson 5 song "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz,
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Photos From The Michael Jackson Public Memorial
7 July 2009 10:33 AM, PDT | From MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news
As the Michael Jackson public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles gets under way, the late pop icon’s friends and collaborators — like Usher, Brooke Shields, Magic Johnson and many others — as well as family members have arrived at the event.
Inside the Staples Center, the stage is set with flowers as well as a full band set up, where Usher, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey are expected to perform. Fans sit in the dimly lit Staples Center as mounted Los Angeles police are outside, keeping the largely well-behaved crowd under control. Fans are paying tribute in many ways, from signs and collages to impersonations.
In addition to collages and impersonators, fans have gathered to sign the multiple memorial walls set up outside the Staples Center.
(Click here for more photos from the Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center!)
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Michael Jackson Memorial Service: The Live Blog
7 July 2009 9:03 AM, PDT | From MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news
Welcome to the Michael Jackson memorial service live blog. Don’t forget you can watch the full event on a live stream here and you can follow on Twitter here. We’re expecting a memorable afternoon featuring Mariah Carey, Usher, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and a host of other guests and surprises in celebration of Jackson’s life and career.
All times are Eastern.
11:32 - The family is currently unloading at the private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery, while fans are filing into the Staples Center. Several outlets are reporting that Jackson’s body will be transported via helicopter from the cemetery to the public memorial.
11:47 - Though the crowds continue to grow outside the Staples Center, everything appears to be running smoothly and orderly.
12:01 - Sway is live outside the Staples Center. The crowd looks big but controlled. Jackson has surpassed President Obama in Facebook fans — over 7 million!
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Watch Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service Here
7 July 2009 8:50 AM, PDT | From MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news
Twelve days after his death, memorial services for Michael Jackson are taking place today in Los Angeles. The family met at 11 a.m. Eastern in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery and then will move on to the public event, which is scheduled to begin at the Staples Center at 1. Jackson’s body will reportedly taken to the Staples Center ceremony, which will feature Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake and a host of other friends, family members and collaborators. Notable Jackson associates who will be absent include friend Elizabeth Taylor and surrogate for Jackson’s two oldest children Debbie Rowe.
While you watch the live stream here, you can also follow all of the action on the Newsroom’s live blog and track the whole event on Twitter here.
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Jackson's Body Arrives at Staples Center
7 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news
The motorcade bearing Michael Jackson's body, in a golden casket covered in red flowers, has arrived at the Staples Center for the singer's memorial service, CNN reports, and the family has filed into the hushed arena, after attending an earlier private gathering at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Condolence letters were read to the crowd from Diana Ross, who was very close to Michael, and Nelson Mandela. The memorial is expected to include performances by Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson, among others; it will end with all the gathered stars together sining "We Are the World....
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Jackson's Body En Route to Staples Center
7 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news
With thousands flooding Los Angeles for today’s Michael Jackson memorial, CNN reports that the singer’s body, in a golden casket covered in red flowers, is on its way to the Staples Center by motorcade from the earlier private family gathering at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Fans who won tickets in the lottery have been crowding into the arena starting since 6 am. Today’s events, which began at 10am Pdt, are scheduled to include Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Fans who won one of the 17,500 tickets will be split between Staples Center ...
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Fans Gather; Jackson's Body En Route to Memorial
7 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news
As thousands flood Los Angeles for today’s Michael Jackson memorial, CNN reports that the singer’s body, in a golden casket, will be brought to the Staples Center by motorcade from the earlier private family gathering at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Fans who won tickets in the lottery were allowed to enter arena starting at 6 am. “I anticipate the crowd here will be well-behaved,” says an assistant police chief. Today’s events, which began at 10am Pdt, are scheduled to include Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Fans who won one of the 17,500 ...
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Fans Gather; Jackson's Body to Be at Memorial
7 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news
As thousands flood Los Angeles for today’s Michael Jackson memorial, a source tells CNN that the singer’s body will be brought to the service. Fans who won tickets in the lottery were allowed to enter Staples Center starting at 6 am. “I anticipate the crowd here will be well-behaved,” says an assistant police chief. Today’s events, which began at 10am Pdt, are scheduled to include Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Fans who won one of the 17,500 tickets will be split between Staples Center and the Nokia Theater across the street. “I ...
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Fans Gather; Jackson's Body Will Be at Memorial
7 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news
As thousands flood Los Angeles for today’s Michael Jackson memorial, a source tells CNN that the singer’s body will be brought to the service. Fans who won tickets in the lottery were allowed to enter Staples Center starting at 6 am. “I anticipate the crowd here will be well-behaved,” says an assistant police chief. Today’s events began at 8am Pdt, and are scheduled to include Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Fans who won one of the 17,500 tickets will be split between Staples Center and the Nokia Theater across the street. “I ...
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